by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Cornell ranks in comparison to other schools with animal science programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for animal science majors, Cornell came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Schools | 3 |
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in animal science from Cornell. This makes it the #40 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in animal science in 2022, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cornell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,204 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,062 for all animal science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cornell, animal science students borrow a median amount of $67,638 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,313 for all animal science majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Cornell paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
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Of the 75 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in animal science from Cornell in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Cornell does not offer an online option for its animal science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cornell Online Learning page.
Of the 3 animal science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Cornell, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at Cornell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 222 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 114 |
| General Agriculture | 98 |
| Food Science Technology | 95 |
| Plant Sciences | 47 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.